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First Battle of Cárdenas 1898

First Battle of Cárdenas: Machias
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Date8 May 1898Wikidata
Year1898Wikidata P585 (point in time)
Era19th century (1800–1913)derived from year
LocationCubaNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentNorth AmericaNatural Earth
War / conflictSpanish–American WarWikidata P361
ParticipantsSpain under the Restoration, United StatesWikidata P710
Coordinates23.0355, -81.2075Wikidata P625

About the battle

The First Battle of Cárdenas was a naval action fought in May 1898 during the Spanish–American War. A force of three Spanish vessels attempted to lift the blockade of Cárdenas but were repulsed and sent back into harbor by two United States Navy warships.

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Location

23.0355, -81.2075 · Cuba

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